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Re: Chevy 383 won't idle
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 9/27/2017

Sean, what is the base timing set at? With that much cam duration I normally set base timing high like 15 to 20 degrees, then back off the mechanical advance so total timing is the same. Cylinder pressure/density is so low you have to lead the spark timing muc... Login to read more.